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I have seen how to remove them, but at this point what I want to know is what will the paint job look like removing decals from an older vehicle? Worse than the decal would be a darker black in the shape of said ugly decal.
anyone have ideas, experience with this?
Can anyone give me some good advice on how to do this properly? I dont know how the BMW numbers are glued/pinned to the car, so I dont even know where to start.
Having said that, if the badge is raised, try the fishing line technique listed in the posts above. Run into resistance and you've got a pin to remove and a hole to fill. Good Luck!
The decals are stickers and they have been on for about two and a half years. The car is red. (the paint on the car is relatively good condition. after a cut and polish it looks great)what is the best way to successfully remove the decal. is it possible to take it off without leaving a mark.
thanks heaps
ben
I have wax all over on mine, and I had heard about this. It looked so bad, so I thought I would try it. It really does work. Take a small amount of peanut butter on your finger tip, and rub in a swirling motion into the plastic, cover it well, let it set for a bit, and wipe off with a clean rag. If you have a big dog, point him to it.
Seriously, this really works, and the black plastic looks like new. I hope it holds up, as it made a great deal of difference.
If you need to remove decals try decal removal site as has tips on how to remove them and videos
Thanks
Lisa :confuse:
There are now many generic versions that can be picked up in a 2 or 4 pack at the local dollar store that work just as well as the name brand Mr. Clean.
I used one to remove all the sap from the hood of my truck and it never bothered the finish at all, only did what I wanted and removed the sap. Just remember to keep them wet and leave them lay flat when you use them. Otherwise they tear up really easy.
Spray the alcohol 'onto the corners' of the towel....and use the 'center' section (which should be in the palm/heel of your hand) to do a quick wipe to remove the initial haze. For a final cleaning, a simple spray & wipe with most aerosol galass cleaners usaing a clean/moderate microfiber will do the job---even on black finishes!!!
Let me know how this works out for you. DOES require 'learning' to 'FEEL' the sap under the towel. Also 'requires' that you NOT wear any sort of 'rubber'latex' glove on your hands---takes away the 'sense of touch'!!!
soupboy54
Usually does the trick.
soupboy54
Question #2: AS to the textured, black components...is also rather easy Perhaps 30 minutes to take care of it ALL!!!
Soupboy54
What can be done to blend the shiny and duller paint?
Also, if you aren't skilled with a buffer, stay away from any edges on the car.
Thanks to whoever posted the message about not using WD-40 on paint. I was about to do that, since it worked so well on the adhesive on the windshield. I still recommend it for that application.
Thanks!
If you want to remove a decal from a car or car window, I would recommend a wonder wheel. it's made from soft rubber so won't affect the paint and is much quicker than using a heat gun (also takes off most of the adhesive or goo).
You can see a video of the wonder wheel at www.decalstickerremover.com
Hope this helps
1) heat gun: works fine, though does leave residue afterwards. (I would recommend citrus degreaser to remove this. You can get this from most hardware or supermarkets
2) metal blade: definitely not as can scratch the surface
3) plastic wonder balde: generally okay, though can be hard to find an edge to start it. Better for smaller / more delicate ares
4) wonder wheel: definitely works and removes most of the goo aswell. You do need to have a drill to use with it (it's basically a rubber wheel that attaches to a drill and strips the decal away without affecting the surface)...
i saw a video demo at www.decalstickerremover.com